AI Change Lead

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity based in Saudi Arabia for a pivotal role within a significant global AI transformation initiative. This fully remote position involves shaping and implementing the change strategy to facilitate the successful adoption of AI among employees and leaders alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and uphold a comprehensive AI Change Strategy, including the overarching transformation story and a detailed employee adoption roadmap.
• Drive stakeholder engagement by cultivating strong partnerships with senior executives and principal business units.
• Design and manage communications strategies comprising messaging frameworks, FAQs, engagement collateral, and adoption resources.
• Oversee governance forums dedicated to AI, including organizing leadership sessions, tracking decisions, and ensuring actionable follow-ups.
• Support deployment of AI learning pathways and initiatives aimed at enhancing employee confidence and AI competencies.
• Plan and execute a major AI-centric corporate event that aligns with programme goals and fosters high engagement.
• Form and manage an AI Champions Community to boost advocacy, involvement, and AI adoption across the organization.
• Monitor and escalate programme risks, challenges, dependencies, and critical decisions appropriately.
• Provide frequent progress reports on the programme status, adoption metrics, stakeholder involvement, and significant achievements.
• Collaborate extensively with Learning, Communications, Technology, and business teams to integrate AI transformation efforts seamlessly.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven track record as a Change Lead, Change Manager, Transformation Lead, or similar roles in organizational change.
• Substantial experience in organizational change, digital or AI transformation projects, and technology adoption.
• Strong ability to formulate change management strategies, adoption plans, and communication campaigns.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence top leadership.
• Experience leading programme governance activities, such as managing risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions.
• Competence in designing or supporting learning and employee adoption programs.
• Demonstrated success building and administering champion networks or large-scale employee engagement efforts.
• Capability to work efficiently within complex, cross-functional, and international environments.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and multitasking skills to handle various priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Previous exposure to AI or digital transformations, preferably within pharma or regulated sectors, is advantageous.
• A proactive, flexible, and cooperative approach, adept at translating complex transformation plans into clear, engaging employee experiences.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Flexible, fully remote working arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute to a global AI transformation programme with high visibility.
• Direct engagement with senior leaders and interdisciplinary teams.
• Chance to influence AI adoption and cultural change at organizational scale.
• Lead the creation and operation of an AI-focused champions network.
• Participation in prominent AI learning, communication, and engagement activities.
• Work within a vibrant, international, and collaborative environment.
• Develop expertise where AI intersects with transformational change and organizational development.